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Opened: October 11, 1988
Closing: November 27, 1988

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A.C.T. Celebrates Pinter With THE HOMECOMING, Closes 3/27
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2011


The Homecoming closes March 27, 2011, at the American Conservatory Theater (415 Geary Street, San Francisco).

Photo Flash: BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO on Broadway!
by Robert Diamond - Mar 24, 2011


BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO performs Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., with matinees on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street) on Broadway. Here's a first look at photos from the production!

BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO Announces Lottery Policies
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 16, 2011


BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO has just annouced their general rush policies for the Broadway run. Effective immediately, 21 orchestra seats for $27 will be available by lottery for every performance of BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO on Broadway at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 W. 46 St.).

BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO Begins Previews Tonight!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 11, 2011


BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO, featuring the talents of Robin Williams, begins previews tonight, March 11, at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 W. 46 St.). The show officially opens on March 31.

A.C.T. Celebrates Pinter With THE HOMECOMING, Plays 3/3-27
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2011


American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) continues its 2010-11 season with a revival of Nobel Laureate Harold Pinter's most provocative play, The Homecoming, directed by A.C.T. Artistic Director and longtime Pinter collaborator Carey Perloff.

BENGAL TIGER's Robin Williams to appear on Nightline 2/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 25, 2011


Robin Williams, who makes his Broadway acting debut this spring in Rajiv Joseph's play BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO, will appear on ABC-TV's 'Nightline' on Friday, February 25.

Back to Broadway in a New Way: Robin Williams Talks BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 17, 2011


Yesterday, the cast and crew of BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO met the press for the first time. Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy winning actor Robin Williams, who will be making his Broadway debut in the production, chatted with Broadway Beat about the show.

Photo Coverage: Robin Williams & BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO Meet the Press!
by Walter McBride - Feb 17, 2011


The cast and creative team of BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO - the new American play by Rajiv Joseph and starring Robin Williams in his Broadway acting debut met the press today and we were there to capture it all.

TV Broadway Beat Special: Robin Williams & BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO
by Robert Diamond - Feb 16, 2011


The cast and creative team of BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO - the new American play by Rajiv Joseph and starring Robin Williams in his Broadway acting debut met the press today and Broadway Beat was of course there to talk to Robin Williams and the team!

Box Office Open for BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO
by BWW News Desk - Feb 4, 2011


The box office will open today, February 4 at 10 a.m. for BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO - the new American play by Rajiv Joseph and starring Robin Williams in his Broadway acting debut - at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 W. 46 St.) on Broadway.

A.C.T. Celebrates Pinter With THE HOMECOMING, Plays 3/3-27
by Charlie Piane - Jan 24, 2011


American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) continues its 2010-11 season with a revival of Nobel Laureate Harold Pinter's most provocative play, The Homecoming, directed by A.C.T. Artistic Director and longtime Pinter collaborator Carey Perloff.

John Goodman Joins Cast of TV's 'Damages'
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 14, 2011


'Damages', which is set to return this summer, has announced additional casting for its fourth season. Actor John Goodman, whose lengthy list of stage and film roles dates over more than three decades, will play the CEO of a company facing a wrongful death suit.

Davis, Fleischer et al.. Join Williams in BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO on Broadway; Cast Complete
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 9, 2010


Casting has been completed for the Broadway premiere of Rajiv Joseph's play BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO - set to begin previews March 11 and open March 31 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 W. 46 St.), starring Robin Williams in his Broadway acting debut - it has been announced by the play's producers Robyn Goodman, Kevin McCollum, Jeffrey Seller and Center Theatre Group.

BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO Tix Go On Sale Today
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 17, 2010


Tickets to BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO - the new American play by Rajiv Joseph and starring Robin Williams in his Broadway acting debut - will go on-sale to the general public starting Wednesday, November 17.

BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO with Robin Williams to Open in March at Richard Rodgers Theatre
by Robert Diamond - Nov 12, 2010


BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO - the new American play by Rajiv Joseph and starring Robin Williams in his Broadway acting debut - will perform at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 W. 46 St.) on Broadway, it has been announced by the play's producers Robyn Goodman, Kevin McCollum, Jeffrey Seller and Center Theatre Group, with previews set to begin on March 11, 2011 prior to its official opening night on March 31.

Rush, Rickman, Shaw & More Set for BAM in 2011
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 14, 2010


Joseph V. Melillo, executive producer of the Brooklyn Academy of Music, today announced programming for the BAM 2011 Spring Season, which runs from Jan 7 through Jun 11, 2011. The season comprises eight theater, opera, and dance engagements and features BAMcinématek series, BAMcafé Live weekend music events, artist talks, visual art exhibitions, and literary events.

'LIFE' With Patrick Stewart To Play Schoenfeld Theatre
by Charlie Piane - May 24, 2010


As previously announced, acclaimed Tony Award nominated actor Sir Patrick Stewart will return to Broadway in David Mamet's A LIFE IN THE THEATRE. Today, Variety reported that the production will play Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, following the exit of A BEHANDING IN SPOKANE June 6.

BWW SPECIAL FEATURE: How I Got My Equity Card - By Andre De Shields
by Robert Diamond - Apr 17, 2010


It was 1969 - the final Summer of Love. I was a dyed-in-the-paisley hippie: sandals on my feet, elephant bell bottoms hugging low on my hips, love beads strung around my neck and flowers in my Jimi Hendrix size Afro...

Patrick Stewart to Return to Broadway in David Mamet's A LIFE IN THE THEATRE
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2010


Acclaimed Tony Award nominated actor Sir Patrick Stewart will return to Broadway in David Mamet's 'A Life in the Theatre'. Stewart will portray the lead character of 'Robert', a role he previously played in the 2005 production at London's Apollo Theatre. 'A Life in the Theatre' will be directed by Neil Pepe. Additional cast will be announced at a later date. Rehearsals will begin on August 23, 2010.

Judi Dench and Peter Hall Reunite for MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2010


48 years after Judi Dench first played Titania in the 1962 Royal Shakespeare Company production of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' directed by Peter Hall, she revisits the role again in a new production of 'Dream', also helmed by Hall, and currently playing at the Rose Theatre in Kingston.

Hall's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM to Star Judi Dench, Charles Edwards, and More, Opening 2/9
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2010


Peter Hall's production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM will star Dame Judi Dench, Charles Edwards and more. Dench will play the role of Titania with Edwards taking the role of Oberon. The rest of the cast will include William Chubb, Oliver Chris, Msimisi Dlamini, Richard Keightley, James Laurenson, Ben Mansfield, Reece Ritchie, Susan Salmon, Annabel Scholey, Simon Scott, Sophie Scott, Timothy Speyer, Rachael Stirling, Julian Wadham, Leon Williams, and Tam Williams.

Hall's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM to Star Judi Dench, Charles Edwards, and More, Opening 2/9
by Jeff Dennhardt - Nov 16, 2009


Peter Hall's production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM will star Dame Judi Dench, Charles Edwards and more. Dench will play the role of Titania with Edwards taking the role of Oberon. The rest of the cast will include William Chubb, Oliver Chris, Msimisi Dlamini, Richard Keightley, James Laurenson, Ben Mansfield, Reece Ritchie, Susan Salmon, Annabel Scholey, Simon Scott, Sophie Scott, Timothy Speyer, Rachael Stirling, Julian Wadham, Leon Williams, and Tam Williams.

Oscar Winner Olympia Dukakis Stars In Staged Reading Of LEAP YEAR At Shakespeare & Company 8/31
by BWW News Desk - Aug 31, 2009


Shakespeare & Company will present a staged reading of LEAP YEAR, featuring Academy Award winner Olympia Dukakis. The reading takes place Monday, August 31 at 7pm.

Oscar Winner Olympia Dukakis Stars In Staged Reading Of LEAP YEAR At Shakespeare & Company 8/31
by Charlie Piane - Aug 24, 2009


Shakespeare & Company will present a staged reading of LEAP YEAR, featuring Academy Award winner Olympia Dukakis. The reading takes place Monday, August 31 at 7pm.

Mann, Carmello, Chamberlin, Hoffman, James and More Join Lane and Neuwirth in THE ADDAMS FAMILY
by Robert Diamond - May 11, 2009


Two-time Tony Award winners NATHAN LANE (The Producers, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) and BEBE NEUWIRTH (Chicago, Sweet Charity) will star as Gomez and Morticia in THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a new musical based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams. Produced by Stuart Oken, Roy Furman, Michael Leavitt and Five Cent Productions, by special arrangement with Elephant Eye Theatrical, THE ADDAMS FAMILY will open on Broadway Thursday, April 8, 2010 at a Nederlander theatre to be announced. Previews will begin Thursday, March 4, 2010 following a pre-Broadway engagement at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre in Chicago that begins November 13.

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Waiting for Godot - 1988 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1989 The Hewes Awards Lighting Design Jennifer Tipton
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Play Bill Irwin
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Jennifer Tipton

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